New research finds trifecta of issues putting junior doctors at risk of burnout General practice registrar Dr Rebekah Hoffman talks to newsGP about her research and personal experience of burnout in junior doctors.
How doctors can benefit from developing a growth mindset The medical profession – not to mention the years of study that lead up to it – come with a lot of pressure, but Professor Jill Klein believes mindset can make a huge difference in the ability to cope.
CrazySocks4Docs day kicks off GPs and other healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to post images of their unusual footwear for CrazySocks4Docs day.
CrazySocks4Docs campaign goes global The Australian campaign targeting suicide and mental health issues among medical professionals has struck a chord around the world.
Empathy and burnout: Is there a link? It has been suggested that greater levels of empathy among doctors may be connected to issues of stress and anxiety in the medical profession. Is that correct?
Health professionals cautious yet open to proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws Australia’s peak health bodies have described a proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws as a good start to necessary reform, but many believe more needs to be done.
NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants doctors to be able to address their issues of mental health without fear of professional consequences.